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The Scandinavian Library presents: Out of Africa (1985)
Initially set on being a dairy farmer, the aristocratic Karen Blixen (Meryl Streep) travels to Africa to join her husband, Bror (Klaus Maria Brandauer), who…
The Scandinavian Library: Backyard Village (2021)
When Brynja finishes her stay in a health clinic in the village of Hveragerdi, she’s reluctant to return to her life in the capital, so she checks into a small…
The 100-Year-Old-Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared
Based on the internationally best-selling novel by Jonas Jonasson, the unlikely story of a 100-year-old man who decides it’s not too late to start over. For…
Altered Books
Transform a printed book into a one-of-a-kind work of art using cutting, painting, collage, stitching, and other creative techniques. See samples of altered…
SMÖRGÅSTÅRTA DAY – FALL 2025
The Smörgåstårta is a dish of Swedish origin popular in Sweden, Estonia (called “võileivatort”), Finland (called “voileipäkakku” and “smörgåstårta”) and…
Screening: Hanna: She is Rebel (2024)
Screening: Hanna: She is Rebel (2024) Saturday, November 22nd | 1pm Hanna Pálsdóttir is an 83 year old Icelandic woman who turned her life around after…
Screening: The Cake General
Based on a true story, the directorial debut of popular Swedish personalities Filip and Fredrik is an outrageous, unconventional comedy set in the 1980s about…
Lucia Treats at Kaffestugan
Starting on Saturday, November 25th our Kaffestugan will be serving up seasonal Lucia treats like julmust and lussekatter through the holiday season! Come on…
Night Tree
Swedish/American folk sextet Night Tree releases their sophomore album in the autumn of 2018 and will be touring throughout the autumn. Come and experience…
Scandinavian Library’s December Movie
An intense movie, shot from a blind man’s perspective. An atypical action/ thriller film about a man who has to go through hell to reach his loved one. Jaakko…
A Finnish Christmas Celebration with Soprano Ilona Jokinen
Finlandia Foundation-Boston invites you for a concert featuring Soprano Ilona Jokinen, accompanied by Pianist Olga Rogach. The duo will be performing works by…
Nordic Kids Series: Scandinavian Christmas Crafts
Bring your little crafter to the Scandinavian Library to make some Scandinavian crafts perfect for your tree. We will decorate a delightful dala horse and make…
Book Talk: For the Love of Cod with Eric Dregni
A journey to find Norway’s supposed bliss makes for a comic travelogue that asks, seriously, what makes Norwegians so damn happy—and does it translate? Norway…
St. Lucia’s Day Craft Workshop
St. Lucia’s Day is a special holiday widely celebrated in Scandinavian countries in December. The most recognizable celebration is the St. Lucia procession, in…
Author Series: The Viking Woman of Birka with David K. Mullaly
Asa was a young woman who avenged a personal assault, was forced to become a warrior and leader during her family’s travels, and ultimately became responsible…
Pepparkakans dag – Gingerbread Cookie Day 2025
Celebrate Gingerbread Cookie Day — Pepparkakans dag — with us! Instituted on December 9, 1996, in Sweden by Annas Pepparkakor as a way to promote this beloved…
Screening: Tom of Finland
The Scandinavian Cultural Center is proud to once again partner with Boston’s Wicked Queer Film Festival group to present the new Tom of Finland film as a part…
Norsk Christmas Service 2024
Welcome to julegudstjeneste! Sunday, December 8th, at 6pm **service will be in Norwegian** Pastor: Jofrid Landa from the Norwegian Seamen’s Church in New York…
Sirintip “Tippan” Phasuk
“Lingonberry Twig Sitting in a Cocktail Glass” is a tribute by American and Swedish jazz musicians living in New York dedicated to one of the greatest Swedish…
Pepparkakans dag – Gingerbread Cookie Day 2023
Celebrate Gingerbread cookie day, Pepparkakans dag, with us. Instituted on December 9 in 1996 in Sweden by the company Annas Pepparkakor as a way to promote…
Maker Series: Finnish Himmeli
The himmeli is a traditional Finnish holiday decoration made out of straw. Traditionally himmelis hung above dining tables to ensure a good crop for the coming…
Screening: The Men’s Room (2018)
A wonderful Norwegian male choir is getting ready to warm up for Black Sabbath and to sing the last verse for their conductor. Every Tuesday, 25 men in their…
Swedish Christmas Dinner
Join the Swedish American Chamber of Commerce New England and kick off this holiday season with good friends and new acquaintances at the 53rd annual Christmas…
Pepparkakans dag – Gingerbread Cookie Day 2026
Instituted on December 9, 1996, in Sweden by Annas Pepparkakor as a way to promote this beloved holiday staple, Pepparkakans dag is now a sweet reason to…